draw a parallel
To make a comparison.
It is easy to draw a parallel between the characters of Saint Francis of Assisi and Great Saint Theresa of Aquila, but this doesn't mean that all saints are alike.
draw and quarter
To execute someone in the barbaric medieval fashion of having him torn into four pieces by four horses tearing his body in four different directions.
The captured foreign marauders were drawn and quartered by the angry citizens of ancient Frankfurt.
To punish someone very severely.
"If you miss another homework assignment, John," the teacher said, "I'll have you drawn and quartered."
draw aside
To separate; take to one side.
He drew her aside and whispered into her ear, "Johanna, please marry me!"
draw back
To move back; back away; step backward; withdraw; move away from.
When the man spotted the rattlesnake, he drew back and aimed his shotgun.
The children drew back from the dog when it barked at them.
When the pitcher drew back his arm to pitch the ball, Tom ran as fast as he could to steal second base.
Some juice from the grapefruit that Father was eating squirted in his eye and he drew back in surprise.
draw blood
To make someone feel hurt or angry.
If you want to draw blood, ask Jim about his last money-making scheme.
Her sarcastic comments drew blood.
draw fire
To attract or provoke shooting; be a target.
The general's white horse drew the enemy's fire.
To bring criticism or argument; make people say bad things about you.
Having the newest car in your group is sure to draw fire.
draw interest
To earn interest on invested capital.
My savings account draws 4.5% interest.
draw lots
To select at random from a series in order to determine precedents or apportionment.
The refugees to be evacuated drew lots on who would get a place on the first airplane out of the besieged city.